Postdoctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Agency

Texas A&M University at Galveston

Department

Idc Research Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Galveston, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

A Glimpse of the Job

The Postdoctoral Research Associate is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will utilize the skills and expertise granted to them by their education and experience to complete research projects in their field of expertise. Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications. Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite. May collaborate with other researchers and/or faculty.

Essential Duties/Tasks:

Research

• Under general supervision, is responsible for conducting research into their field of expertise.

• Utilizes knowledge and skills granted to them by their education and expertise to complete research projects in their field of expertise.

• Assists with the preparation and cleaning of worksite.

• Analyzes research data and summarizes results.

• Writes and may contribute to research papers, articles, and publications.

Mentoring

• May assist, mentor, and/or supervise student researchers and/or graduate students who are working on research related to the project.

Presentations

• Prepares presentation materials on research topics that may be presented to small and/or large groups.

• Actively participates in the preparation of required technical progress reports to research sponsors.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience

• Appropriate PhD in a related field.

• No experience required.

Required Licenses and Certifications

• May vary depending on the area of research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Presentation skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Attention to detail.

Additional Information:

Machines or equipment used in the performance of essential duties

• Various research equipment.

Physical Requirements

• May vary depending on the area of research.

Other Requirements and Factors

• May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours.

• May travel as required.

• This position is security sensitive

• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures.

• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements.

Who we are

We are the ocean campus of Texas A&M University at Galveston. Our employees come from throughout the world, with many different perspectives, talents, lived experiences, and interests. Aggies by the Sea promote a welcoming and highly productive work environment. We support the university’s goals to recruit and retain a quality workforce and encourage life-long learning practices.  We will do our part to assist you in your new position and encourage you to take advantage of training and development opportunities that are available to help you be successful.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the ins